Israel's Ongoing Campaign in Gaza: A Year of Civilian Suffering

Israel's Actions in Gaza

For nearly a year, Israel has been conducting a military campaign against the vulnerable civilian population in Gaza. Ironically, those who identify as victims of the Holocaust perpetrated by the Nazis have shown little hesitation in committing atrocities against Palestinians, all under the guise of ensuring their own security.

To date, approximately 55,000 civilians, predominantly women and children, have lost their lives in what has been described as criminal acts of war and attempts at ethnic cleansing. The infrastructure of Gaza has been devastated, with hospitals destroyed and civilians displaced as if they were livestock.

The far-right government in Tel Aviv has been emboldened by support from a similarly right-leaning administration in Washington, which has consistently backed Israel in international forums like the UN Security Council. Nevertheless, Israel must acknowledge that a significant portion of the global community stands opposed to its actions, including many ordinary Americans, despite political maneuvers against what is labeled antisemitic behavior on campuses.

Despite projecting defiance in the face of worldwide criticism, the underlying insecurity of the Tel Aviv regime is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in its overreactions to the actions of activists.

A group of activists, including renowned Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, embarked from Italy on June 1, aiming not just to deliver aid but to awaken global awareness regarding the forced starvation of Gaza's population. It is important to note that Israeli authorities have long obstructed aid delivery, claiming that Hamas exploits aid organizations to divert food and medical supplies intended for the general populace.

Additionally, Israel has imposed a maritime blockade on Gaza, preventing aid from reaching those in need, while favoring distribution through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which is criticized by humanitarian organizations but supported by Israel and the US. Instead of addressing the situation with care, Israeli forces dramatically intercepted the activists' boat, towing it to Ashdod and detaining the group, which included citizens from Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey, before forcibly deporting them.

Such actions inadvertently played into the hands of Thunberg and her colleagues, who capitalized on the incident for publicity through dramatic social media posts.

This response not only highlights the insecurity felt by Tel Aviv but also suggests that the regime is increasingly anxious about opposing global sentiment in various situations.